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| Abbreviation |
 |
|
| Meaning |
|
|
| c/s, c&s |
culture and sensitivity |
| CSF |
cerebrospinal fluid |
| CVA |
cerebral vascular accident |
| cysto |
cystoscopy |
| D&C |
dilation and curettage |
| DC, D/C |
discharge; discontinue |
| Diff |
differential white cell count |
| DJD |
degenerative joint disease |
| DM |
diabetes mellitus |
| DNA |
deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR |
do not resuscitate |
| DOA |
dead on arrival |
| DOB |
date of birth |
| DOE |
dyspnea on exertion |
| DPT |
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| Dr. |
doctor |
| DVT |
deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx |
diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG |
electrocardiogram |
| EDC |
estimated date of confinement |
| EEG |
electroencephalogram |
| ENT |
ear, nose, throat |
| EOM |
extraocular movement |
| ER |
emergency room |
| ESRD |
end stage renal disease |
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